The Best Sneakers of 2019 (So Far)

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If you're looking for the sneakers you really need to know about in 2019, we've got you covered. Every pair here has been selected because it meets the criteria of a standout sneaker right now: It needs to be innovative. It needs to feel genuinely novel. It needs to move the needle in some way. And—most importantly—it needs to look good.

Adidas Nite Jogger sneaker

K-Swiss CR-329 Jupiterr Lil Jupiterr white sneaker

The Jupiterr Space White CR329 borrows some chunkiness from every hot shoe of the moment and gets busy throwing together different textures and colors: a mesh upper with thin leather bands like sun rays stretching across it, a black leather strip running along the toe box, a tomato red accent on the heel, and small blue hills on the outsole.

Nike ACG React Terra Gobe

Everlane Tread Trainer sneakers

With laces, linings, and a sole made of (mostly) recycled materials, leather from a tannery that uses less water and electricity, and actual offsets accompanying each pair, Everlane's first sneaker has (pretty dang close) to no carbon footprint.

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